The Sea Green Swallowtail
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Papilio lorquinianus albertisi ♂ from Arfak, Irian Jaya, Indonesia
- This butterfly is found in the Moluccas (Morotai, Ternate, Halmahera, Bacan and Seram) and in western Irian Jaya.
- The wings show a green metallic sheen that shifts to a striking iridescent blue-turquoise.
- Wild-caught
- Each specimen is spread in our studio in Calgary
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Each piece of glass is cut to size and protects the specimen from 50% of UV rays.
Each frame is labeled with:
- common name
- scientific name
- gender (if known)
- location of origin
- Date
Fun Facts about the Sea Green Swallowtail
- Guests in our booth often argue if this butterfly is green or blue.
- Females are muted in colour and rarely observed.
